Rest in Peace Ompong Tan and Neil Clark Ongchangco

Two respected photojournalists based in Baguio City passed away yesterday in a tragic accident in Dalupirip, Itogon, Benguet. They were on their way back to the city and were crossing a river when their car was swept away by a sudden surge of water. They were there in Dalupirip to cover an event at an elementary school.

If you're from Baguio City or the surrounding provinces, most likely you've seen their work. Ompong Tan and Neil Clark Ongchangco's photos regularly appear in various media outlets, offline and online. They have also inspired countless people to pick up a camera and start shooting.

They are a great loss, not only to the Baguio media but to the people and communities they informed and inspired with their work over the years.